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Wrangling the cow. The Six Nations Farmers’ Association had a room full of fun hands on displays at their annual Agricultural Day Friday, including how to wrangle cattle! See page 4 for more. (Photo by Jim C Powless)

Agricultural Day educates Six Nations about local food security

Former Six Nations chief Ava Hill has been appointed to Hockey Canada’s Indigenous Advisory Circle. (Supplied Photo)

Former Six Nations chief Ava Hill named to Hockey Canada’s Indigenous Advisory Circle

Forget the witches, U.S. President Trump appearing at Turtle Island News’ annual Haunted Porch was enough to startle this little one back into mom’s arms!

It was scary! It was spooky! It was Six Nations halloween!

Former Six Nations lands employee Phil Monture and Lonny Bomberry, SNEC lands and resources director, answer questions on coming land rights court battle.

Six Nations Elected Council heading to courts over massive land rights case

Goaltender Tim Porter was the first star of the game on Sunday as the Six Nation Ironmen beat the Halton Hill Coyotes 11-1. Photo by Honee Anderson

Ironmen register lopsided victory over Coyotes

Six Nations marked Remembrance Day early with a parade and ceremonies at Veterans’ Park in Ohsweken Sunday. (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

Six Nations marks Remembrance Day

Former local hockey star Helen Lickers drops the ceremonial puck at the Six Nations Stars’ home opener this Friday. The pre-game ceremony included Six Nations Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill on her left.

Stars register victory in historic match

Route 54 Variety owner Kris Hill’s annual Harvest food give-away

Ganohsa’o:weh longhouse rose from the ashes. (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

Longhouse lights a new fire with rebuilding

The Haudenosaunee Nationals men’s team won the bronze medal at the World Lacrosse Super Sixes tourney in Oshawa. Photo courtesy Haudenosaunee Nationals.

Local players capture bronze medal at international tournament

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